US Bridges

Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI N of Hamilton Ave · Structure no. 08C0359

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMclure Ave
CrossesTruckee Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Hamilton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.01599, -122.18129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic415 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mclure Ave over Truckee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.